The glycemic index (GI) is a tool used to classify
A. the effects of carbohydrate-containing food on blood glucose.
B. an individual's risk of type 2 diabetes.
C. insulin response to eating carbohydrate-containing food.
D. diabetes medications.
Q. 2To quickly relieve the symptoms of hypoglycemia and raise the blood glucose level to a normal range, an individual could consume any of the following EXCEPT
A. meats.
B. hard candies.
C. juice.
D. soda.
Q. 3Which organ produces and releases insulin?
A. pancreas
B. kidneys
C. thymus gland
D. heart
Q. 4The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that individuals with diabetes consume
A. whole grains.
B. fruits and vegetables.
C. adequate amounts of lean protein.
D. all of the above.
Q. 5The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT. showed that diet, exercise, insulin control, and ________ could decrease the risk of diabetes-related complications.
A. vitamin C supplements
B. a meat-based diet
C. monitoring blood sugar levels
D. avoidance of all sugar
Q. 6Glycemic load (GL. takes into account the amount of ________ consumed in a typical serving.
A. protein
B. carbohydrate
C. fat
D. alcohol
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